Too Much Snow?

First of all, I am just glad to have some pictures of our weekend up in Utah. Four hours before departing to Utah I wanted to take a picture of Jensen. He had gotten into his dad's socks and was walking around all silly in them. Camera was no where. I asked Jensen where it was and he kept saying it was in the garbage. I started freaking out. I hadn't taken a picture for a week or two so I was afraid that it had been thrown away already. Plus I didn't know if he was just saying that or if he was telling the truth. Well he was telling the truth. Quincy my hero found it in the trash. Let's just say the camera will no longer sit on the counter next to the garbage. I wonder what else has accidentally got knocked in there.

Secondly and most importantly, I am so glad we made it to Provo for a fun weekend. We had heard that there was going to be a snow storm Friday night in Utah. We were trying to get packed and ready to go to beat it but didn't get off until 4 o'clock. In Cedar City we saw blue skies and laughed at the silly weathermen for the incorrect forecast. Well 30 minutes later we hit black ice and weren't laughing anymore. I don't know if I have ever hit black ice but luckily no other cars were near us so we didn't crash into anyone. After that scare we were going at a snails pace from Beaver to Scipio then again from Spanish Fork to Provo was really bad again. The weather report said that snow tires and chains were advised. We had neither but the Accord made it. T.J. my little brother was coming from the North and had 10 hours in the snow. We are so glad we all made it safely to Provo that night.

When we woke up Saturday morning it was a happy site for all of us. Quincy and I were happy that there was no more snow storm to drive through. Jensen and Lucy were both excited about the snow. They both were too small to remember when it snowed last. It wasn't too long before we heard T.J., Michelle, and the girls on the four-wheeler with the sled being pulled. We got the kids dressed in what snow clothes we had, but some of the main articles of clothing were missing from our Las Vegas wardrobes. I didn't have a pair of gloves or winter boots for any of us, but the kids didn't seem to mind at first anyway. After a few runs, all the family finally showed up to share in the Snow Day.

Jensen was either on the four-wheeler/snowmobile or being pulled by the sled. He didn't want to miss out on the fun. He also had a "perma-grin" the whole time as his Aunt Michelle said.

Lucy being a little more reserved just enjoyed eating the snow. She would white wash herself by putting her whole face in the snow and taking a bite. I did get her on the sled but the only way she was going is if I went with her. I was glad I was on this ride because T.J. took us on a nice semi-calm ride.

He wasn't so nice to Jody and the cousins.

After the ride Miss Lucy had had enough so she went in the house to watch a movie.

Not Jensen.

Jensen just kept going and going on rides. He couldn't get enough!

I think he finally realized that his fingers and toes were cold, so he didn't complain when we said it was time to go inside

After we all got warmed up the whole family headed to JCW's for lunch. Yum! After lunch, Quincy and I headed up to Salt Lake to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary. We had wanted to make a session at the temple and then hit the Jazz game but of course it started snowing again on our way to Salt Lake. We got there too late and settled for a little shopping before the Jazz game.

It had stopped snowing so we walked the four blocks to the Jazz game.

We stood in line to win a t-shirt. Quincy just missed it but did get some lip balm. The game was good as it usually is when the home team wins.

This is what it looked like when we got out of the Jazz game.

We thought we would take an after shot as we walked back by the temple.

We were so done with the snow after this. We thought we were done with it then but got even more on the following morning as we headed back to Provo. My family always ask if I am going to move back to Provo when I visit. This weekend they knew better not to ask.

Too much snow? YES!

On Sunday, we had a wonderful early Thanksgiving dinner with the whole family. I am so thankful for them and glad we all got to be together. I am grateful that my mom and dad watched my kids while Quincy and I enjoyed our anniversary together, alone.

 The next day we were glad to be heading back to warm Vegas. Grandma and Grandpa Knudsen bought the kids a present at the Disney store before we left. Jensen kept thinking it was his birthday. Lucy and Jensen might be sold on living in Provo, their parents not so much.

5th Anniversary

On the tenth of this month Quincy and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. That went crazy fast! Quincy surprised me with an overnighter without the kids (the first time in three and a half years that both of us have been away from them together) at Lake Las Vegas. That's where it all went down five short years ago. Well sort of. The Las Vegas Temple was the most important part of the day, but we had our wedding reception/dinner at the Hyatt, which is now owned by Loews. We have been back to Lake Las Vegas since but this was our first time back to the beautiful patio where we celebrated getting married with family and friends. After a peaceful dinner at Cheesecake Factory we took our cheesecake to go eat it on the patio. We had the whole place to ourselves. So while we were eating our cheesecake we reminisced a little bit of all the memories from our wedding. Since we were toasted with a top ten, here is our top ten memories of that day.

#10. Beautiful Places. Can't get any prettier than the Las Vegas Temple. Then the reception to follow at Lake Las Vegas. I am so glad my cousin found this place to have it.

#9. Our crazy and dramatic D.J. with a deep voice that thought she ran the show. She kept counting down the bouquet toss but my photographer wasn't ready. So I wouldn't toss it. She would start over again with the same results like five times.

#8. All our friends and family that came both to the temple and the reception. We made almost everyone travel for us.

#7. We actually got married that day! When we showed up at the temple the temple recorder which happened to be my Stake President (and still is) informed Quincy that he didn't have all the right recommends which wasn't his fault. That is what we were told by my singles ward bishop. The Stake President said don't worry we'll get you married it just might not be today. That was not reassuring at all. They said they would call Quincy's bishop. He was out of town. Thankfully they called his Stake President and he was able to come to the temple minutes before our ceremony and get that settled. Whew!

#6. Dancing. Quincy and I got to dance to Come What May. We both got to dance with our parents and even my grandparents. I remember Jerry was trying to be all fancy which left me getting my toes and his stepped on.  Even the little girls that are now wearing make-up, shook their stuff.

#5. Really good food. We had a delicious Italian buffet. So good! 

#4. Funny quotes during the actual ceremony. The sealer said as the wife I wouldn't have to do much. I asked if I could get that in writing. Another one was when the sealer said he has had success in marriage doing three things; Lunch at noon. Dinner at six. Then he couldn't remember the third one. My Uncle yelled out "It's called breakfast". Later, I dropped Quincy's ring. Someone said I was nervous. I just said it was a slippery little sucker (from a famous movie).

#3.  Gondola ride. This was our big exit from the party. Quincy and I both got a surprise when the gondola driver started singing like he just got off Broadway during our ride around the lake.

#2.  Our brothers, T.J. and Kevin toasted each of us. Embarrassing both of us but Quincy got the worst of it. T.J. brought up some fun and one fake stories as he told a story with every letter from my name. Kev had a top ten list with "Why it's good Quincy is getting married." He almost got disowned by his whole family after this.

 

#1. Quincy and I differ on our top ones. But let's just say the whole day. It was perfect!

Here we are five years later.

This was our view from our room at the Monte Lago. I woke up feeling like I was in Florence, Italy.

 Big thanks to Quincy's parents for watching our kids so we could enjoy almost a whole 24 hours with just the two of us. Great anniversary! Quincy is in charge every year now!

Three Years Down. . . Eternity to Go!

Quincy and I celebrated our third anniversary last Tuesday, but since we had other responsibilities that night we actually celebrated it on Friday night. I arranged the babysitter {thanks McCoy family} and Quincy planned the date. He surprised me with tickets to Phantom of the Opera. His co-worker plays the trumpet in the orchestra and hooked us up with a friends and family discount. We were on the fourth row! Quincy had never seen it before and I was worried since musicals are not his thing. He did end up enjoying it {I think the shortened version helped}.

After the show, Quincy's friend took us for a personal tour behind the scenes. The fifty million dollar theater is amazing. Here are some highlights.

We caught a quick picture with the Phantom and Christine. He said that there are three different actors that play the Phantom in the show. Two of them are stunt men, like the one that hangs from the chandelier during the show.

This picture is hard to see, but it is of the three different parts of the chandelier that come together at the beginning of the show.

The sets are all stacked up on top of each other three or four levels high. The actual stage floor has over 100 openings that make the actors appear or disappear in seconds.

This was on the Masquerade stairway. It is three different parts that come together during the show.

This picture is also hard to see, but it is of the ceiling on the stage. It is of all the backdrops one after another.

This is the wig room if you couldn't tell. Each wig costs around $3,500 and each character has three wigs they rotate.

Quincy did a wonderful job planning our anniversary. I think I will let him be in charge again next year. I hope he has another co-worker that can hook us up with Cher tickets!

Two years ago on this day. . .

. . . Quincy and I almost didn't get married. That's right. We showed up at the temple and didn't have the correct paperwork. We had been told that Quincy didn't need a living ordinance recommend, only me. We had quite the scare when they said that we might not be getting married that morning. They couldn't get a hold of his bishop. He was out of town due to the holiday weekend. Luckily Quincy's stake president was in town and came to the rescue. Everything went as scheduled and the rest is history.

This year we said that we weren't going to get each other presents. I obeyed but Quincy didn't. Which I am glad because he came home with red roses. Which I dropped all over the floor when I tried to snap a picture of them for the blog. Needless to say I had a big wet spot with a red tint to it on my carpet. Quincy says I keep things interesting.

To celebrate we had a night out on the town. Dinner at Cheesecake Factory and then we went to a movie without little Jensen (thanks Kanet's for watching him). We saw Fireproof, a great movie about marriage. It had a little featured film feeling about it but the message was wonderful.

Quincy said we have been married as long as a mission. Like the Mormon missionary movie - It's been - "The Best Two Years!" Happy Anniversary Q, Love Ya Babe!